What rental car for 6 people?

[ncbyrne]

What is the best rental car option for 6 (3 adults, 3 kids-ages 7,8,4). Do I have to rent a minivan, or are there autos that have this many seat belts? Looking for the least expensive way to rent a car.

 

[SNOWBOARDER]

We had the same scenario...'cept it was 4 adults and 2 kids, and ended up getting a mini-van. We packed lightly and it was just right. Most Rent-a-Car web-sites will tell you how many people, and pieces of luggage, that their cars will handle. Most full-size cars will seat 5-6 people, however, you may be holding some luggage in your lap. Hope this helps!

 

[MarkMichaels]

We rented a GMC Safari last Feb. from National for 4 adults and 2 kids. Its bigger than most mini vans and worked out great. I would highly recommend both the vehicle and National.

Mark

 

[jodyluvsdisney]

bump this one up...my family is going (5 of us) in early dec. for 10 days, but my mother will also be with us for the first 3 days. we would like to get a full size from a company that rents them with 6 seat belts at a good rate on site at the airport but am having difficulty finding one for 6 people. any ideas?

 

[LvsTnk]

National said they could not guarantee 6 seats, so we went with the mini-van instead.

 

[cats mom]

We decided to live dangerously - we just reserved a full size through Nationals emerald aisle - and picked a mini van when we got there. (approx. $130.00 for a week) Of course I wouldn't do it if you're traveling at a really busy time. We arrived in Tampa 9/26 - so not many people were traveling then. It would have been tough to fit the 6 of us and all our bags in anything smaller!

 

[mrsmom]

we got a lincoln towncar through budget on priceline,2 adults and a 15 yr old , and a9 yr old 7 yr old and 3 yr old, for six of us it was very comfortable, and we drove to Clearwater for three days then back to disney for 7 days, and we are now looking to buy a lincoln town car, I got a great through priceline. it had plenty of room , all our suitcases fit in the trunk
Mrsmom

 

[CarolMN]

It is not safe for children to sit in the front seat if there is a possibility an air bag will deploy. As far as I know, all of the newer cars have airbags for the front seat passenger. I suppose you could have the three adults sit in the front seat, but I doubt that would be very comfortable. I'd go with the minivan for safety reasons.

 

[Robin]

We just rented a mini-van through priceline. Bid $22 per day.. and got a minivan from Budget. Our dates are 11/30-12-08... this costed us only about $40 extra not to have to worry about it.


We have 3 adults and 1 child.... but with a stroller and wheelchair we know we need the extra space.

 

[lifer]

avis just added some great rates, check out their site; we're getting chevy venture minivan in atlantic city with unlimited miles (the trip is 1050 miles each way) for 8 days at around $260 incl tax

 

[disney6]

Robin, we tried priceline last night for $24/day for a minivan and did not get it. Is there a trick to getting this low a price? HOW did you get $22?????????

 

[whois figment]

My trip is scheduled for Nov 30 - dec 10 I am I have 3 adults 3 children and I am going to take my chances with emerald Aisle and hope for the best. I am getting a price of 225 including tax for 10 days which is $150 cheaper then the best minivzn deal I can find.

 

[ncbyrne]

I just checked Avis and got a total price of $521. Did you use any codes to get that great price?

 

[whois figment]

If you are traveling before DEC. 15 try using this link.

http://www.avis.com/avis_deals/specials/fall_getaway.html

 

[CaliforniaDreaming]

We have a Luxury Car for $550 (8 days) and these should seat 6.